German researchers have identified the gene that is responsible for the onset of manic symptoms in patients suffering from bipolar disorder.
Bipolar Disorder-Causes-Risk Factors-Types-Symptoms-Treatment-Complications-FAQs
Bipolar Disorder is a brain disorder in which people show “mood swings”. Changes in the level of neurotransmitters in brain, and psychosocial factors are thought to be involved.
Bipolar Disorder is a brain disorder in which people show “mood swings”. Changes in the level of neurotransmitters in brain, and psychosocial factors are thought to be involved.
The study has been published in the American Journal of Psychiatry.
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Diagnosing Bipolar Symptoms in Children is Difficult
At least one-third of the time, the symptoms of bipolar disorder first appear in childhood or adolescence.
At least one-third of the time, the symptoms of bipolar disorder first appear in childhood or adolescence.
Lithium Increases Gray Matter in Bipolar Brains
Researchers have shown that lithium, the standard treatment for bipolar disorder, increases the amount of gray matter in the brains of patients with the illness.
Researchers have shown that lithium, the standard treatment for bipolar disorder, increases the amount of gray matter in the brains of patients with the illness.
More Than Four Percent of US Adults Have Some Form of Bipolar Disorder
Approximately 4.4 percent of U.S. adults may have some form of bipolar disorder during some point in their lifetime, including about 2.4 percent with a sub-threshold condition.
Approximately 4.4 percent of U.S. adults may have some form of bipolar disorder during some point in their lifetime, including about 2.4 percent with a sub-threshold condition.
